The following crime reports were taken from the Boston Police Department crime logs from April 6-8.
Armed robbery in Brookline
A robbery occurred at 48 Strathmore Road late Friday night while the victim was walking home. The suspect was armed with a knife and demanded the victim give up his valuables — including a sum of cash, credit cards and a cell phone. By tracking the stolen phone, police were able to arrest a suspect, whom the victim positively identified.
Individual threatened by DermDX employee
An employee at DermDX New England was reported to the police for threatening bodily harm to an individual. The threat occurred around 8 p.m. Friday at the suspect’s office at 1380 Soldiers Field Road. The suspect allegedly told the victim, “[I would] punch you in the face, but I would probably be charged with assault and battery!” No physical assault occurred.
Car stolen on Comm. Ave.
The victim reported a stolen 2006 Volkswagen Passat from 1226 Commonwealth Ave. in Allston early Sunday morning. The victim had left the vehicle running with keys in the ignition while they entered a 7-Eleven store. When they returned, the vehicle was missing.
